WAM 2013

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September is World Alzheimer Month, an international initiative to raise awareness about dementia and the challenges associated with the disease.

 

The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2013 is ‘Dementia: A Journey of Caring’.

Alzheimer Societies across the world will focus their activities on creating awareness by offering a range of programs and events.

Activities will include educational seminars, workshops and enjoyable social events for people with dementia and their caregivers.

In Manitoba, there are several ways you can support World Alzheimer’s Month.

 

Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyManitoba

• Check out our photo of the day.
• Share your personal stories and let others know  how your family has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
• This September, “like” us on Facebook to be entered to win two passes to our Care4U Family Conference.

 

Join the Alzheimer Society for our Coffee Break®

Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with the Alzheimer Society in the courtyard of City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 11 am to 2 pm.

“Is it Wednesday?” will be performed by Two Ladies on a Bench Productions at 11:30 am. This short play highlights the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

 

Host a Coffee Break®

Invite your co-workers, friends and family to join you for a Coffee Break®! Coffee Break® is the  Alzheimer Society’s nationwide annual fundraiser where guests are invited to  make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee, some entertainment and  dainties. Click here for online registration

 

Attend a Family Education Session

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias:
Identifying Warning Signs & Planning for the Future
Wednesday, September 18
7 – 8:30 pm
St. Joseph’s Residence
1149 Leila Avenue.
Click here for poster
Click here for online registration

 

Attend a Workshop

LWAD
Living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Another Dementia Workshop
Two-day workshop
Saturday, September 28 & Staurday, October 5
9 am – 2 pm
Lindenwood Manor – 475 Lindenwood Dr E
Click here for poster
Click here for online registration

 

Attend Care4U Family Conference

Saturday, November 2
9 am – 4 pm
Canadian Mennonite University – 500 Shaftesbury Blvd
Click here for online registration

 

For more information on World Alzheimer’s Month, click the links below.
alz.co.uk/world-alzheimers-month
alz.co.uk/world-alzheimers-month/find-event#canada

 

Read the ADI World Alzheimer Report 2013

Click HERE to read a copy of the World Alzheimer Report 2013, titled “A Journey of Caring, An Analysis of Long-Term Care for Dementia.”

Dementia exists in your country, in your region or state, in your community. It knows no boundaries.

In 2010, 36 million people were living with dementia worldwide. This number is set to increase to 66 million by 2030 and 115 million by 2050.

Dementia not only affects the person themselves, but also impacts  families, caregivers, communities and societies on a local, national and international scale.

Today in Manitoba, caregivers spend over 9 million hours of  informal unpaid care.
While there are many positive aspects of caring, carers  of people with dementia are very likely to experience strain, psychological illness and/or major depression. There is  help available. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers support, education and  information to help you along your caregiver journey.
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we encourage you to find out more and help improve the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

The myths about dementia reinforce the stigma that surrounds it. Below, “Breaking the Myths” discusses some of the key truths about dementia.

• Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging.
• Although dementia is most common in older people, it can occur in those aged under 65.
• There are many things that can be done to help and support people with dementia and their caregivers.
• A person with dementia is still a person, and often retains a strong sense of self into the late stages of the disease.

We hope you join us here in Manitoba  to help break  down the barriers of stigma around dementia and raise awareness about the  Society as the go-to resource for support, information and education.

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• Check out our photo of the day.
• Share your personal stories and let others know  how your family has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
• This September, "like" us on Facebook to be entered to win two passes to our Care4U Family Conference.

  Join the Alzheimer Society for our Coffee Break® Celebrate World Alzheimer's Month with the Alzheimer Society in the courtyard of City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 11 am to 2 pm. "Is it Wednesday?" will be performed by Two Ladies on a Bench Productions at 11:30 am. This short play highlights the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.   Host a Coffee Break® Invite your co-workers, friends and family to join you for a Coffee Break®! Coffee Break® is the  Alzheimer Society's nationwide annual fundraiser where guests are invited to  make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee, some entertainment and  dainties. Click here for online registration   Attend a Family Education Session Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Identifying Warning Signs & Planning for the Future Wednesday, September 18 7 - 8:30 pm St. Joseph's Residence 1149 Leila Avenue. Click here for poster Click here for online registration   Attend a Workshop LWAD Living with Alzheimer's Disease or Another Dementia Workshop Two-day workshop Saturday, September 28 & Staurday, October 5 9 am - 2 pm Lindenwood Manor - 475 Lindenwood Dr E Click here for poster Click here for online registration   Attend Care4U Family Conference Saturday, November 2 9 am - 4 pm Canadian Mennonite University - 500 Shaftesbury Blvd Click here for online registration   For more information on World Alzheimer's Month, click the links below. alz.co.uk/world-alzheimers-month alz.co.uk/world-alzheimers-month/find-event#canada   Read the ADI World Alzheimer Report 2013 Click HERE to read a copy of the World Alzheimer Report 2013, titled "A Journey of Caring, An Analysis of Long-Term Care for Dementia." Dementia exists in your country, in your region or state, in your community. It knows no boundaries. In 2010, 36 million people were living with dementia worldwide. This number is set to increase to 66 million by 2030 and 115 million by 2050. Dementia not only affects the person themselves, but also impacts  families, caregivers, communities and societies on a local, national and international scale. Today in Manitoba, caregivers spend over 9 million hours of  informal unpaid care. While there are many positive aspects of caring, carers  of people with dementia are very likely to experience strain, psychological illness and/or major depression. There is  help available. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers support, education and  information to help you along your caregiver journey. This World Alzheimer's Month, we encourage you to find out more and help improve the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. The myths about dementia reinforce the stigma that surrounds it. Below, "Breaking the Myths" discusses some of the key truths about dementia.

• Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging.
• Although dementia is most common in older people, it can occur in those aged under 65.
• There are many things that can be done to help and support people with dementia and their caregivers.
• A person with dementia is still a person, and often retains a strong sense of self into the late stages of the disease.

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